The Flag that Made us Stop in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo

General Martin Delgado and the Philippine flag infront of Sta. Barbara Municipal Hall

Browie has this thing on history and world war stories, so we might as well give him the opportunity to learn more about our country's history. Sta. Barbara  is a first class municipality in the province of Iloilo. It is our go to "pamalengkehan" everytime we stay at Tita Becka's home.
We have been telling Browie about Sta. Barbara, being the place where the Philippine flag was first raised outside Luzon during the revolution.
Today a giant Philippine flag is permanently hoisted in the municipal plaza of Sta. Barbara. Through NHCP Board Resolution No. 17, Sta. Barbara plaza was included in "the select places where the flag shall be permanently hoisted." And as mandated by R.A. 8491, the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, "the Philippine flag shall be permanently hoisted on this site 24/7 throughout the year and shall be illuminated at night."
Those information got Browie interested, that he started asking who made it possible and why Sta. Barbara. Thanks to statue of General Martin Delgado, a few steps away from the giant Philippine flag. Gen. Martin Delgado is a Spanish mestizo, but unknown to the Spaniards, he is a revolutionario. In November 17, 1898, an event known as "the Cry of Sta. Barbara," he hoisted the Philippine flag. Within 20 days, the revolutionaries seized the municipal building that became their headquarters. This started the campaign to liberate the whole province of Iloilo.

our little history buff

After Browie learned about this, he became interested to learn more about Philippine revolution. The visit was a refresher to us adults as well, sometimes we get too busy and fails to see how we get to enjoy this freedom that we have today. And that may we be able find in our hearts that passion to continue to fight for liberty in todays world.
Travel Date: May 21, 2017
Travel Buddy: Family